The Gregory and Ej Milken Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 45-2604833 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$876K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$27,600
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward School | Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $325,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education | Philadelphia, PA | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $165,000 |
| Murdoch Childrens Research Institute | New York, NY | General research | $100,000 |
| California Forward | Hercules, CA | Community centers & programs | $75,000 |
| Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $75,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $50,000 |
| Asian Health Services | Oakland, CA | Health care | $27,600 |
| Amusement Park Sports Inc | Inglewood, CA | Community centers & programs | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Los Angeles, CA | Cultural, libraries & museums | $12,500 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Human service programs | $10,000 |
| Everychild Foundation | Pacific Palisades, CA | Human service programs | $6,000 |
| City Year Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward School | Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $450,000 |
| Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $275,000 |
| Murdoch Childrens Research Institute | New York, NY | General research | $200,000 |
| John Thomas Dye School | Los Angeles, CA | Preschool - 12th grade programs | $150,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education | Philadelphia, PA | Higher ed & research inst. & progs | $105,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $876,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $836,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2604833
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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